| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & ReasoningGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning | Verbal & non-verbal reasoning; Analogies; Series — number, alphabet, mixed; Coding-decoding; Blood relations; Direction sense; Syllogism; Statement & conclusion; Venn diagrams; Cubes & dice; Embedded figures; Mirror images; Paper folding & cutting.Verbal & non-verbal reasoning; Analogies; Series — number, alphabet, mixed; Coding-decoding; Blood relations; Direction sense; Syllogism; Statement & conclusion; Venn diagrams; Cubes & dice; Embedded figures; Mirror images; Paper folding & cutting. |
| General AwarenessGeneral Awareness | Static GK — Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Constitution; Indian Culture; Science — Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics; Current affairs of last 6-12 months; Sports; Awards; Books & authors; Important days.Static GK — Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Constitution; Indian Culture; Science — Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics; Current affairs of last 6-12 months; Sports; Awards; Books & authors; Important days. |
| Quantitative AptitudeQuantitative Aptitude |
| Application Start Date | 5th May 20265th May 2026 |
| Application End Date | 3rd June 20263rd June 2026 |
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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for Intelligence Bureau ACIO 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by Ministry of Home Affairs (Intelligence Bureau). The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.
| English ComprehensionEnglish Comprehension | Reading comprehension; Cloze test; Para-jumbles; Spotting errors; Sentence correction; Idioms & phrases; One-word substitution; Synonyms & antonyms; Spelling check; Active-passive voice; Direct-indirect speech.Reading comprehension; Cloze test; Para-jumbles; Spotting errors; Sentence correction; Idioms & phrases; One-word substitution; Synonyms & antonyms; Spelling check; Active-passive voice; Direct-indirect speech. |